Himachal snowfall: Higher tourist influx brings Christmas cheer in Shimla, Manali; roads closed, 4 dead due to accident
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Himachal snowfall: Higher tourist influx brings Christmas cheer in Shimla, Manali; roads closed, 4 dead due to accident

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing Christmas celebration worldwide, Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist destinations are covered in snow due to a fresh spell of snowfall after a dry spell of three months. Himachal Pradesh snowfall: Road closures, tourists stranded in many places While the snowfall is a good sign for farmers and local residents the sudden change in weather has affected electricity transfer in many parts of the state and also led to road blockade. Himachal areas receive up to one foot of snow The recent episode of snowfall brought cheers not only for tourists and stakeholders of the hospitality sector in the state but also for farmers. Himachal Pradesh Snowfall positive sign for horticulture Horticulture is a significant source of revenue for Himachal Pradesh and the present season is likely to have a positive impact on it, believes ACS Sharma.

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226 roads closed in Himachal due to snowfall, IMD warns of 'severe cold' till Sunday; J&K faces 'Chillai-Kalan'
2 hours, 41 minutes ago

226 roads closed in Himachal due to snowfall, IMD warns of 'severe cold' till Sunday; J&K faces 'Chillai-Kalan'

Hindustan Times  

A total of 226 roads, including three national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following snowfall across several districts, news agency PTI reported citing officials on Wednesday. Snowfall situation across parts of Himachal Pradesh People in Himachal Pradesh experienced a harsh cold wave as minimum temperatures dropped across the region. According to the Met office, rainfall was recorded across various …

Himachal Pradesh snow: Shimla, Manali turn white on Christmas; 4 dead, roads closed, tourist influx goes up
14 hours, 8 minutes ago

Himachal Pradesh snow: Shimla, Manali turn white on Christmas; 4 dead, roads closed, tourist influx goes up

Hindustan Times  

Tourist hubs such as Shimla and Manali in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh have turned into a white wonderland, so have parts of Jammu and Kashmir with fresh snowfall and temperatures going several degrees below freezing point, bringing cheer to tourists visiting the places for Christmas holiday and also woes for vehicles. While people are getting to experience ‘white …

Met predict rain, snow from December 27 to 29 in Himachal
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21 hours, 40 minutes ago

Met predict rain, snow from December 27 to 29 in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] An aerial view of snow-covered statue of lord Hanuman at Jakhoo hill after fresh snowfall in Shimla on Tuesday. Amid heavy influx of tourists, Himachal Pradesh is gearing up for another spell of fresh snow as an active Western Disturbance will bring widespread snowfall and rain to the state from December 27 to 29. Met department predicts that under …

Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali, 700 stranded tourists rescued
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1 day, 10 hours ago

Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali, 700 stranded tourists rescued

The Hindu  

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were stuck in a long traffic jam, prompting police to launch a rescue operation and shift around 700 tourists to safe places. The mesmerizing …

Amid Manali’s traffic nightmare, Himachal’s snow-covered serenity steals spotlight in viral videos
1 day, 10 hours ago

Amid Manali’s traffic nightmare, Himachal’s snow-covered serenity steals spotlight in viral videos

Hindustan Times  

A fresh wave of snowfall on Monday turned people’s trips to Himachal Pradesh’s Manali into a traffic nightmare after nearly 1,000 cars got stuck between Solang and Atal Tunnel. Snowfall in Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s capital city, Shimla, often referred to as the "Queen of Hills,” received its second snowfall of the season on Monday. The India Meteorological Department’s Shimla office …

Himachal snowfall: 1,000 vehicles stuck between Solang, Atal Tunnel; severe cold wave alert on Christmas Day
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1 day, 12 hours ago

Himachal snowfall: 1,000 vehicles stuck between Solang, Atal Tunnel; severe cold wave alert on Christmas Day

Live Mint  

A fresh wave of heavy snowfall hit Himachal Pradesh's Manali on December 23 leaving around 1,000 vehicles stuck and tourists trapped in their cars for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. A video shared by news agency ANI showed police personnel assisting travellers and drivers in navigating their vehicles as snowfall continued. IMD issues severe coldwave alert The Indian …

Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued

Hindustan Times  

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday has turned the winter wonderland into a logistical nightmare as around 1,000 vehicles got stuck, while tourists were stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel in Rohtang. A biker falls on a slippery road after fresh snowfall in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, According to officials, …

Snowfall in Himachal brings cheer to tourists, orange alert issued
2 days, 15 hours ago

Snowfall in Himachal brings cheer to tourists, orange alert issued

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The second light snowfall of the season has brought cheers to the local people and the tourists visiting Shmila, Kullu-Manali, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts on Monday. The met department has also predicted light rain and snowfall at a few places in the mid and higher hills till Thursday. The weather department has forecast a cold wave at many places …

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir
2 days, 15 hours ago

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Day temperatures dropped sharply in several areas of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh after light rain hit parts of north India on Monday, even as intense cold wave conditions persisted in Kashmir with mercury dipping several degrees below freezing point. According to the Met office, Chandigarh, which received light rain during the day, recorded a maximum temperature of …

Cars Slip Out Of Control After Snowfall On Manali Roads, Video Goes Viral - WATCH
2 weeks ago

Cars Slip Out Of Control After Snowfall On Manali Roads, Video Goes Viral - WATCH

ABP News  

A video showing cars skidding off the heavy snow roads near Solang Valley in Manali, Himachal Pradesh went viral on social media. Netizens React To Viral Video Sparking safety concerns for tourists navigating accident-prone areas in Himachal Pradesh during heavy snowfall, the footage has garnered widespread attention. "Creta Driver be like kisko trust Karu khud ko yah Aapko finally bach …

Manali's winter wonderland turns dangerous: Cars skid out of control on snowy roads. Watch
2 weeks ago

Manali's winter wonderland turns dangerous: Cars skid out of control on snowy roads. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Manali witnessed its first snowfall of the season on Monday, transforming the popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh into a picturesque winter wonderland. A video that went viral on Instagram, with over 24 million views, showed cars skidding out of control on the icy, narrow roads of Manali. Take a look at the viral video: According to the State Emergency …

Intense cold wave, snowfall hit J&K, Himachal Pradesh; Lahaul-Spiti coldest at minus 12.7 degrees C
2 weeks ago

Intense cold wave, snowfall hit J&K, Himachal Pradesh; Lahaul-Spiti coldest at minus 12.7 degrees C

Hindustan Times  

An intense cold wave has hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, with minimum temperatures dropping 3 to 5 degrees below normal in most areas of the state on Tuesday, leading to light snowfall. Tabo in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti was the coldest in the state, with a low of minus 12.7 degrees. Spiti’s Kukumseri recorded a low of …

Fresh snowfall in Shimla and beyond draws tourists to Himachal Pradesh
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fresh snowfall in Shimla and beyond draws tourists to Himachal Pradesh

Live Mint  

Breaking a ten-week dry spell, Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, along with the nearby tourist resorts of Kufri, Fagu, Chansel, Narkanda and the Churdhar ranges, as well as several high mountain passes, received the first snowfall of the season on Sunday evening. Snowfall was also recorded in key tourist destinations such as Manali, Kasauli, and Chail since Sunday evening, while Dharamshala experienced …

Shimla Witnesses Early December Snowfall After 52 Years, 87 Roads Across Himachal Blocked
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shimla Witnesses Early December Snowfall After 52 Years, 87 Roads Across Himachal Blocked

ABP News  

Shimla, known for its picturesque winters, witnessed snowfall on Sunday, 8 December 2024, marking an early seasonal snowfall after a gap of 52 years since 1972. Meanwhile, continuing intermittent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s tribal Lahaul and Spiti districts has intensified cold conditions across adjoining valleys. Himachal Pradesh Snowfall: 87 Roads Including National Highway-03 Blocked The snowfall, although a welcome relief …

Himachal Pradesh turns into winter wonderland as it receives season's first snowfall in December: Top 5 places to visit
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Himachal Pradesh turns into winter wonderland as it receives season's first snowfall in December: Top 5 places to visit

Hindustan Times  

Several regions across Himachal Pradesh witnessed the season's first snowfall on Sunday. If you love the cold or just want to witness snowfall or the majestic mountains covered in snow, this is the time to plan your winter wonderland trip to Himachal. Shimla to Spiti Valley; top 5 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla The capital of Himachal Pradesh, …

800 people rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall
2 weeks, 2 days ago

800 people rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Around 800 stranded people were rescued from Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh after heavy snow on Sunday night. The Lahaul-Spiti police rescued around 800 stranded people, among the rescued 489 vehicles, over 400 belonged to the tourists due to heavy snow on Sunday night. As per the weather department, significant snowfall was recorded at Khoksar, Khadrala, Sangla, Keylong, and Shimla …

87 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as snowfall hits Shimla, Manali. Details here
2 weeks, 2 days ago

87 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as snowfall hits Shimla, Manali. Details here

India Today  

At least 87 roads, including the Atari-Leh National Highway 3 near Manali's Rohtang Pass, have been closed in Himachal Pradesh after the state received its first snowfall of the season. 87 ROADS CLOSED IN HIMACHAL The State Emergency Operations Centre reported that a total of 87 roads were closed in the state, with 58 in Shimla, followed by 17 in …

Shimla, Kasauli and adjoining Himachal towns receive season’s first snow; Gulmarg turns into ’wonderland’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shimla, Kasauli and adjoining Himachal towns receive season’s first snow; Gulmarg turns into ’wonderland’

Live Mint  

Temperatures are expected to dip further over northern parts of India after several regions across Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir witnessed season's first snowfall on Sunday. Shimla and the adjoining tourist resort towns of Kufri and Fagu received the season's first snow on Sunday while continuing intermittent snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh's tribal Lahaul and Spiti …

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH

ABP News  

Heavy snowfall has blanketed the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh and its surrounding areas on Sunday. Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh: The snowfall has blanketed the region and its surrounding areas pic.twitter.com/MK7iZnxSxB — IANS December 8, 2024 Last month on November 11, Gulmarg received its first snowfall of the season. VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall blankets Shimla, …

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’

Live Mint  

The season's first snowfall has enhanced Jammu and Kashmir's scenic beauty, making it an attractive destination for tourists in the upcoming holiday season. Officials told newswire ANI that the higher reaches of Kashmir received the season's first snowfall, while the plains in lower altitudes were lashed by heavy rainfall. Snowfall in Kashmir | Watch Video J&K's Sonmarg received fresh snowfall …

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations

Live Mint  

India offers some of the best places for snowfall during winter, with destinations like Gulmarg, Shimla, Ladakh, Manali, and Mussoorie providing breathtaking landscapes and thrilling activities. Whether you're looking to enjoy snow sports or simply soak in the beauty of snow-capped mountains, these destinations offer something for every winter traveller. Club Mahindra resorts provide excellent options for a comfortable and …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the last two days has led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 being closed on Saturday, according to officials. State emergency operation centre data stated that 96 roads have been closed in Mandi, 76 in Shimla, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Sirmaur, 26 in …

Despite damaged roads and unpredictable weather, over one crore tourists visited Himachal this year
5 months ago

Despite damaged roads and unpredictable weather, over one crore tourists visited Himachal this year

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Over one crore tourists have visited Himachal Pradesh in the first six months with Kullu and Shimla districts emerging as top attractions, drawing 4.73 lakh and 4.48 lakh tourists respectively. Key destinations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti remained popular while Kullu and Shimla districts emerged as top attractions, drawing as many as 4,73,737 and …

Snow cover in Himachal down by 12.9% this year, study shows
5 months, 1 week ago

Snow cover in Himachal down by 12.9% this year, study shows

Hindustan Times  

Snow cover across the Himalayan region of the state came down 12.9% in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, a study conducted by the State Centre on Climate Change of Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Shimla, has shown. The state receives winter precipitation in the form of snow at higher altitudes and around one-third of the total …

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide In Shimla Damages Six Vehicles | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide In Shimla Damages Six Vehicles | ABP News

ABP News  

The monsoon arrived in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, June 27. The first rain of the monsoon caused heavy destruction in the state's capital, Shimla. The heavy downpour brought debris onto the roads, damaging many vehicles. The Chamiana area of Shimla also experienced severe destruction, with three vehicles buried under the debris. In Shimla's Malyana area, rocks broke off and fell …

Himachal News: Major Landslide Escalates Tension Ahead Of Rainfall, Many Cars Destroyed | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal News: Major Landslide Escalates Tension Ahead Of Rainfall, Many Cars Destroyed | ABP News

ABP News  

Monsoon entered Himachal Pradesh on Thursday. The very first rain of monsoon has caused huge devastation in Himachal's capital Shimla. Due to this, many vehicles got hit by debris. Not only this, traffic was also disrupted at many places due to debris falling on the road. In Malyana area of ​​Shimla also, due to rain, rocks broke and fell on …

Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heat, traffic and massive crowd: Himalayan summer not as dreamy anymore

India Today  

For generations, the hill towns of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have been the go-to summer refuges for North Indians during the hot summer months. Nearly 215 km away in Shimla, local girl Neha expressed her shock at the heat: “I’ve never felt such heat in Shimla before," as the city recorded a sizzling 31.7 degrees Celsius on May 29, the …

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation bus turned turtle near Maling in the Kinnaur district after skidding on Saturday morning in the snow …

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A long vehicular traffic jam witnessed as Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall. ‘Snowy retreat’: Parts of J&K, Himachal Pradesh receive fresh snowfall …

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal
9 months, 1 week ago

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal

Hindustan Times  

A total of 259 roads, including five national highways, are closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following snow and rain in recent days with the local MeT office cautioning of fresh disturbance affecting the state. “A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from Monday while another such disturbance would affect the region from the …

Four national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh
9 months, 1 week ago

Four national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: A total of 279 roads, including four national highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to recent snow and rains even though the state witnessed a dry day on Friday. Manali received traces of snow in the past 24 hours, the MeT said on Saturday, adding a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the …

Stranded tourists in Spiti Valley shifted; man killed in landslide during road clearing work
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Stranded tourists in Spiti Valley shifted; man killed in landslide during road clearing work

The Hindu  

As many as 81 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley due to closure of roads after heavy snowfall have been shifted to safer places, police said on March 4. The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, Chandigarh has issued an avalanche warning for five districts of Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu, Kinnaur and Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. Meanwhile, over …

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh covered in fresh blanket of Snow
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh covered in fresh blanket of Snow

Live Mint  

Shimla, a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, was seen adorned with fresh snowfall, as per a video shared by ANI. The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast for light to moderate rainfall or snowfall in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand today. The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain or snowfall in Jammu and …

Avalanche in Lahaul and Spiti obstructs Chenab's flow; over 650 roads closed in HP due to snow, rain
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche in Lahaul and Spiti obstructs Chenab's flow; over 650 roads closed in HP due to snow, rain

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: An avalanche hit a village in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday, obstructing the flow of the Chenab river and triggering an alert in the adjoining areas, officials said. Heavy snow and rainfall in the last two days have triggered more than half-a-dozen avalanches and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the …

5 NH among 441 roads shut as snow, rain lash Himachal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

5 NH among 441 roads shut as snow, rain lash Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur districts while 441 roads, including five national highways, were closed for traffic. The state’s mid and low hills were lashed by intermittent rain while the India Meteorological Department office in Shimla has issued a red warning for thunderstorms with lightning, hailstorm …

Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads closed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads closed

The Hindu  

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul & Spiti and the Kinnaur districts while 350 roads, including four national highways in the state, were closed for traffic. The state's mid and low hills were lashed by intermittent rain while the Met office in Shimla has issued a red warning for thunderstorms with …

Cold wave conditions persist in Himachal, 130 roads remain blocked
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cold wave conditions persist in Himachal, 130 roads remain blocked

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Cold wave conditions persisted in parts of Una, Kangra and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday despite a dry weather, while fog disrupted visibility in many areas, according to the meteorological department here. A total of 130 roads, including three national highways, in the state remained closed on Sunday morning, while 62 transformers and five water supply schemes …

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted

India TV News  

As a fresh layer of snowfall blanketed Himachal Pradesh, 475 roads were blocked while 333 electricity supply schemes and 57 water supply schemes were disrupted. On Saturday, as many as 504 roads, including 4 national highways, were closed, and electricity and water supply schemes were disrupted in the state due to snowfall. A large number of tourists have been flocking …

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Snowfall and rains continued across Himachal Pradesh, affecting normal life as 645 roads, including four national highways, were closed for vehicles on Monday, the state emergency operation center said. In the state capital Shimla, 242 roads have been closed, 157 in Lahaul and Spiti, 93 in Kullu, 61 in Chamba and 51 in Mandi in Mandi district, it said. …

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh leads to closure of over 500 roads, including 4 national highways
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh leads to closure of over 500 roads, including 4 national highways

The Hindu  

After consecutive days of moderate to heavy snow in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, 504 roads, including four national highways, in the state were closed for vehicular traffic, officials said. The weather office predicted heavy snow in isolated places of the state on February 4. The local MeT station has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for thunderstorm and lightning in isolated …

Himachal Pradesh shivers at sub-zero temperatures as snowfall, rain continue
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh shivers at sub-zero temperatures as snowfall, rain continue

Live Mint  

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh, are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted. Snowfall and widespread rain caused sharp fall in minimum temperatures and residents in high altitude tribal areas shivered under piercing cold wave conditions with the mercury staying 14-18 degrees Celsius below the freezing point. In the past 24 hours …

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH

India TV News  

A fresh round of snowfall in the Northern parts of the country turned the region into a winter lover's dream on Friday. Moderate to heavy snowfall continued in high hills and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Over 566 roads, including six national highways, in the state have been closed for vehicular traffic following heavy snowfall and rain, said Public Works …

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla

Hindustan Times  

After two months of dry winter, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Hiamchal’s Shimla received season’s first snowfall on Thursday. Snowfall was also recorded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta hills of Reasi in Jammu, and Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts in Kashmir division. “There was 6-8 inches of snow over lower reaches …

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Fresh snowfall blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from Wednesday into Thursday morning, causing disruptions to normal life. Srinagar receives season's first snowfall on Thursday On Thursday morning, high-altitude areas in Jammu province, including the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district, witnessed a new layer of snow. Srinagar saw approximately …

Snowfall disrupts normal life in Himachal, J&K; rainfall in parts of north India intensifies winter chill
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Snowfall disrupts normal life in Himachal, J&K; rainfall in parts of north India intensifies winter chill

The Hindu  

Snowfall affected normal life in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on January 31 and rainfall in parts of north India intensified the winter chill in the region, with the IMD predicting above-normal rainfall in February across the country. On Wednesday, normal life was disrupted in Himachal Pradesh as the tribal areas and other high reaches received the first heavy …

Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic
11 months ago

Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic

Hindustan Times  

After witnessing a prolonged dry spell during most of January, Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness snowfall from Thursday. An area is covered with snow as the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall, at Kharapathar, in Shimla last week. Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic According to the local …

New Year long weekend: Shimla welcomes tourists with clear skies, good weather
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Year long weekend: Shimla welcomes tourists with clear skies, good weather

Hindustan Times  

A large number of tourists are flocking to the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh ahead of the New Year. While other North Indian states are engulfed in fog, Himachal Pradesh is witnessing clear skies and pleasant weather conditions. "We have been organising ice skating here at Hip Hip Hurray at Kufri for the last ten days in this pond by …

Shimla, Manali see heavy tourist footfall amid hope for 'white New Year'
1 year ago

Shimla, Manali see heavy tourist footfall amid hope for 'white New Year'

India Today  

Two popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, the state capital Shimla and Manali, are experiencing a surge in tourist footfall on the eve of Christmas. Generally speaking, Himachal can witness snowfall or rainfall during the end of December or the first week of January.” Despite the absence of a white Christmas, the weather in Himachal remains chilly, with Sissu and …

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snow for Parts of Himachal
1 year ago

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snow for Parts of Himachal

News 18  

The local Met Office has forecast rain and snow at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday as a feeble Western Disturbance has affected the state from Friday night, however, White Christmas may elude Shimla city. “A Western Disturbance has affected the state from Friday night and snow and rain can be expected at isolated places and weather would remain …

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